Melanoma Stories
- Changes in the color, shape, and other features of your fingernails can provide clues about your health. Here are five such signs and what they could mean.
- Melanoma or skin cancer death rates appear to be on the rise for men in many countries around the world, according to new research from the United Kingdom.
- Indoor tanning is not a healthy alternative to getting a tan under the sun. Experts explore the risks of the practice, which include a lot more than skin cancer.
- Not all of us are about that front-facing camera life. But selfies deserve some credit for all the times they have been helpful in diagnosing serious health problems.
- From nail discolorations to painful sensations, your feet can often provide clues on possible signs and symptoms of underlying health problems. Here are six of them to watch out for.
- A Mayo Clinic study found two common types of nonmelanoma skin cancer are on the rise.
- The type of skin cancer that grows in your vagina is genetically different from the type that appears as a mole on your leg.
- A new man-made compound has the ability to prevent the spread of melanoma tumors by up to 90 percent.
- These are the five most common cancers in men — from prostate cancer to melanoma skin cancer — and how to reduce your risk.
- Researchers in Tel Aviv have discovered an important mechanism of melanoma tumors that may be key to developing a more effective treatment.
- Researchers identify a "sunscreen gene,” one that resists UV radiation and helps prevent skin damage.
- On Melanoma Monday, dermatologists remind us to take care when spending time in the sun.